Ecclesiastes 10:8

He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:8

BSB
He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake.
AKJV
He that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whoever breaks an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.
CPDV
Whoever digs a pit will fall into it. And whoever tears apart a hedge, a snake will bite him.
ERV
He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh through a fence, a serpent shall bite him.
NHEB
He who digs a pit may fall into it; and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a serpent.
SMT
He digging a ditch shall fall into it; he breaking down a wall, a serpent shall bite him.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:8
Summary
Harmful actions recoil upon the actor
Event
Teaching on consequences
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom